N.J. Admin. Code § 17:20-9.1

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 17:20-9.1 - Penalties not exceeding $ 10,000 for agents and courier services

(a) The Director may, after notice and hearing, impose civil penalties on agents and courier services in an amount up to $ 10,000 per incident for violations of the Act or this chapter pursuant to N.J.S.A. 5:9-12.1(a).

(b) The Director shall make findings of fact in each instance where penalties are imposed and shall report periodically to the Commission regarding the imposition of such penalties.

(c) In assessing civil penalties under this section, the Director shall give due consideration to:

1. The nature of the conduct or offense;

2. The impact of the offense upon the operations of the Division;

3. The prior history of the agent or courier service and any mitigating factors that may be proven;

4. The need to preserve the dignity of the State and the integrity of the Lottery;

5. The need for deterrence of future violations by the party charged or by others; and

6. The amount of the penalty in relation to the severity of the offense and the financial means of the agent and/or courier service.

N.J. Admin. Code § 17:20-9.1

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 1826(b), effective 8/6/2018